2. Netflix ($8.99 monthly).

Netflix basically perfected the art of binge watching with its vast library of films, television shows and original programming. And at $8.99 a month, it's still a bargain and well worth the price.

3. Hulu Plus ($7.99 monthly).

Hulu Plus makes it easy to cut the cable cord because it offers streaming of all of the latest television programs on multiple devices. It even offers a one-month free trial.

4. Amazon Prime ($99 annually).

Amazon proved that it was way more than just a website by offering Amazon Prime. In addition to the perks of free two-day shipping for members and unlimited music storage, it offers unlimited video streaming of thousands of television shows and movies.

5. Digital broadcast antenna (a one-time fee of less than $30).

These aren't your grandma's rabbit ear antennas. There are digital indoor antennas that you can get low-cost and work very well at getting local broadcast channels such as NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox and CW. Chances are some of your favorite current shows are on these networks and you'll get to watch them for free.

7. Google Play (Free-$28.99 per season).

Google's digital distribution platform features numerous movies and television program to watch. View televisions for free or $1.99 per episode. You can purchase entire seasons as well with different prices for different shows ("Game Of Thrones" cost was $28.99 for the recent season).